Newcastle are interested in signing the Ligue 1 attacker Remi Oudin this summer.
According to L’Equipe, the Magpies are looking to improve their attacking options and Benitez has identified the Frenchman as a target.
The Spaniard could lose both of his star attackers Perez and Rondon at the end of this season and he will need to bring in striking reinforcements.
The Reims attacker has scored 10 goals this season and he could prove to be a solid addition to Benitez’s attack.
The report claims that the 22-year-old forward has a contract until 2021 and Newcastle will have to pay €12 million for his services.